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[001] e asked. 'We shall have to check every detail of his _____ very, very carefully.' 'So there's no point in waiti
[002] ons. So far everything seemed to prove that the boy's _____ was true. Finally the day came when Mr Sandal informe
[003] ir eyes. But in the shocked silence that followed her _____ she looked across at Simon, and for a moment she did
[004] y in this first diicult meeting with the Ashbys. The _____ he had to tell was true, except for the beginning. It
[005] o tell was true, except for the beginning. It was the _____ of his own life. And the family was very careful not
[006] write, Brat?' This was the weak point in Brat's whole _____ , as Loding had frequently told him. 'I don't know,'
[007] s left on its doorstep.' And he told George Peck the _____ of his life. 'I've heard of your orphanage,' said the
[008] ere was no hope that the police would believe Brat's _____ . So he was going to provide them with the evidence wh
[009] 'We don't know yet if he has a future,' said Bee. The _____ of exactly what had happened was never made fully pu
[010] BRIDE PRICE bridepr. dos Level 5 OUP People in this _____ Ezekiel Odia Ma Blackie, his wife Aku-nna, his daug
[011] nd Rose, Ben's wife Note The main characters in this _____ are Ibos, most of whom live to the east of the grea
[012] town near the banks of the Niger. At the time of this _____ , in the late 1950s, Nigeria had been under British r
[013] of wonderful stories. 'Tonight I will tell you a new _____ ,' she said. 'Hurry and do your cooking now.' As Aku-n
[014] cried Aku-nna, clapping her hands. 'It's just like a _____ in a book.' They were a long way behind the others no
[015] pen, and we all ran home.' It was a strange, confused _____ and their mothers decided to forget about it and let
[016] ask you what happened. You'll have to tell them your _____ yourself. My father and I will go to your parents wit
[017] t to ask her. At last, however, Aku-nna told him her _____ . She told him that she was still a virgin, and that s
[018] ongs to me!' He produced a piece of hair to prove his _____ . His action caused some bitter arguments, and many p
[019] hike. Afterwards every girl in Ibuza was told the sad _____ of Aku-nna and Chike. 'If you want to live a long tim
[020] been fond of Boom Boom. 'I'm not satisfied with the _____ of my cousin's death. He was a hockey player, in spi
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[001] journalist had left him; he was staring fixedly into _____ , and he was still chewing, although he had finished t
[002] tic clothing, from head to foot, just like men from _____ . They put us in plastic envelopes and carried us away
[003] did they come from? Who taught you to draw wind, and _____ , and feeling? But put them away now, Miss Eyre. Do yo
[004] o sink into the surface of Forta than to fly off into _____ . It is hard to believe that we have built thirty of
[005] ball was cut open. Lastly there was a ten-centimetre _____ in the very middle, divided by a large number of very
[006] ry thin, flat sheets of metal. Otherwise this central _____ was entirely empty. 'So that's the secret weapon! It
[007] disagree. They say that if something was sent across _____ , it would be for a purpose we could understand. And n
[008] ly. 'It gives us hope that one day we could travel in _____ ourselves... How wonderful it would be to do that! Al
[009] ne person on the screen. He was dressed in his heated _____ -suit, and was dancing and waving to the spaceship as
[010] five years alone on a large ball of rock. Soon after _____ travel began, companies stopped building spaceships
[011] tation, like Jupiter IV/II, had infrequent visits from _____ - ships - once every eight or nine months. Only one pe
[012] mpartment. 'We're here,' he told Lellie. 'Put on your _____ -suit.' She looked at him with her round eyes. Neither
[013] she was thinking, or how she felt. She simply said: ' _____ -suit. Yes - OK.' She could not say the letter 's' pro
[014] d you're welcome to it,' he said. There was plenty of _____ in the main living-room, though it was curved because
[015] ght disappearing into the distance. Inside his heated _____ -suit Duncan felt suddenly cold. Never before had he
[016] them on Earth or Mars. The black sky that was endless _____ stretched out around him. In it, his own sun, and num
[017] before had he been so much aware of the loneliness of _____ . 'What does it all mean, anyhow?' he asked himself, '
[018] e we here?' He shook his head, and turned his back on _____ . He moved towards the dome and went in. As the other
[019] remember something he had learned long ago. Fights in _____ made an angry man look stupid as he floated harmlessl
[020] own safety he began to fit new air containers to his _____ - suit every time he went out. He carefully checked th
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[001] paper? Did he say why he had come?' 'It's the local _____ , the Westover Times. He says he's come about Mr Patr
[002] red eight years ago, there was hardly anything in the _____ about it. This is of no possible interest to anyone,
[003] nd began to recognize what before he had seen only on _____ . He looked down on a hill called Tanbitches, but the
[004] ed. 'I've just seen the story of your accident in the _____ . I'm so sorry, Vic. First Boom Boom, and now this.'
[005] the broken glass from the photo of me, two pieces of _____ slid out from behind the picture. One piece of
[006] slid out from behind the picture. One piece of _____ was an invoffice from the Grafalk Steamship Line to
[007] ip, date of departure and arrival. The second piece 0 _____ , written in Boom Boom's tiny handwriting, listed six
[008] hirty metres above us the water rushed. Two pieces of _____ slid out from behind the picture. Clayton Phillips wa
[009] never seen anything like it in their lives. There was _____ on the walls, and pictures, just like in real houses.
[010] ething unpleasant. Suddenly, she picked up a piece of _____ and pushed it through the window at Miss Moss. 'Fill
[011] ky bottle. The kid was drawing on a piece of wrapping _____ . The woman's hair hung loose. Her face was pink and h
[012] awing,' said Jim. 'Look, here's a pencil and a bit of _____ .' Through the noise of the rain we heard Jo's footste
[013] twenty-five dierent ways!' The kid threw the piece of _____ at me. 'There you are,' she said. 'I've done it becau
[014] rules of the game. 'Every player is given a sheet of _____ . All the sheets except one are blank. On the last sh
[015] he sheets except one are blank. On the last sheet of _____ is written "Smee". Nobody knows who "Smee" is except
[016] room where we were. We then prepared twelve sheets of _____ . Eleven of them were blank, and one of them had 'Smee
[017] all up, then we each took one. The person who got the _____ with 'Smee' on it had to hide. I looked at mine and
[018] the map looked very unusual indeed. It was on thick _____ that looked yellow with age. The writing was very old
[019] owards the murderer. The condemned man owned a small _____ shop in Sheield, in the north of England. He lived th
[020] gently. She wrote her address quickly on a piece of _____ - 9 Canal Reach - and gave it to him. He took it, and
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[001] and he knew now that he liked England and wanted to _____ . But Loding's plan was criminal, and he wouldn't have
[002] dn't have a passport, you see. That made it diicult to _____ in France.' 'The name of the ship? Can you remember
[003] ortune.' 'I understand perfectly. I shall, of course, _____ here until your investigations are finished and you h
[004] Brat thought to himself that Simon was more likely to _____ at Latchetts, waiting for his chance, like Timber. T
[005] don't see him here tonight?' he said. 'No, he didn't _____ for the dance. He just came for a silver cup to tak
[006] to eat. As they were eating, Eleanor suddenly said: ' _____ still for a moment, you've got an insect on your col
[007] at. And Simon? Simon expected Brat to do nothing and _____ at Latchetts, twin partners in crime. Should he, cou
[008] they found she was going to have a baby, they let her _____ on and she had the baby in a local hospital. 'She wo
[009] 'Your father isn't coming home tonight. He's going to _____ in hospital for a while. They want to find out why his
[010] o hope of that now. 'I hope my new father will let me _____ at school and get my certificate,' she thought. But t
[011] in less than two hours they had finished. She had to _____ there for nine full moons and mourn for her dead husb
[012] his words. Okonkwo wanted his dead brother's widow to _____ in the family, to be his fourth wife. Traditions Ibu
[013] once, because he wants my bride price. But I want to _____ at school and get my certificate. What can I do?' Ch
[014] She was afraid of the future and wished things could _____ as they were. As she sat there, she remembered anothe
[015] as whistling their favourite song. 'Brown skin girl, _____ at home with the baby, I have to go in my sailing boa
[016] My uncle will kill me if I go home. But I'll die if I _____ here. And when I die, they will say, "There, I told y
[017] ou mean so much to me.' Joy Soon Aku-nna was glad to _____ at home. The baby was giving her a very bad time. In
[018] res about. If you work for him, he thinks you should _____ forever. I know: I started work at Grafalk. He was f
[019] w, since the nurse won't call the police.' 'You must _____ here another day or two. You must keep your shoulder
[020] ou're lucky you got out of this alive. Why can't you _____ home and get a husband and some kids?' Someone brough
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[001] nows what could happen if someone does an important _____ and transfers the wrong gene. Everything is so new in
[002] ?' Gruinard was a Scottish island where a government _____ in biological weapons had gone very wrong many year
[003] ot here.' 'Approximately, yes,' she replied. 'It's an _____ of Hymorell's. He's been trying for a long time' - (a
[004] an hour from Brighton, gives enthusiasts a chance to _____ with wattle daubs, make pottery, weave textiles, and
[005] wever, drew on the past in a way that did not prevent _____ and development within a traditional structure. The b
[006] id a few words when Dunning begged him to stop. The _____ I n the last days of December, Dr Hall, the village p
[007] with the right words. And these words are given in an _____ in Dr Moore's book, which I have copied out for you.
[008] at Cambridge, and on page 144 this is written: This _____ has often proved true - to Find out gold hidden in th
[009] nows what could happen if someone does an important _____ and transfers the wrong gene. Everything is so new in
[010] ?' Gruinard was a Scottish island where a government _____ in biological weapons had gone very wrong many year
[011] ot here.' 'Approximately, yes,' she replied. 'It's an _____ of Hymorell's. He's been trying for a long time' - (a
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[001] le doll. He wrote and told Chike, but told him not to _____ it to Aku-nna. 'It's only an old native tradition. If
[002] ing to die and leave me - do you understand?' At the _____ of dying Aku-nna was afraid. 'Am I going to die?' she
[003] rkmen were! And what a beautiful morning! She mustn't _____ the morning; she must be business-like. The marquee.
[004] not know him. But he was so old and so kind - not to _____ the strawberries. And it was her last day, really, he
[005] dam, we know such a lot of people, and my lady has to _____ all their names in her prayers - every one. She keeps
[006] ing the game any more. But everyone was too polite to _____ it. All the same, I had the feeling that something w
[007] clearly tired and depressed, Walters felt he had to _____ something else. 'Did you know, sir, that there wasn'
[008] if rubbing words o a board. 'Stop, er, please don't _____ her name! I don't want anyone else to be involved in
[009] kson!' 'Try and remember exactly what he said. Did he _____ the letter? How can you be so sure it was him?' 'W
[010] ain. Lucille had been wondering if the children would _____ her spilling the coee to their mother. She sensed t
[011] tart. But if he had been in the house, Fred made no _____ of it. He seemed relieved when he saw me. 'I though
[012] return to London, while Flora was fascinated by the _____ of her rights, and determined to find out what exactl
[013] t when 'you came here,' he said. 'My dear soul, don't _____ it. It's been such fun for me,' said Flora. 'Mrs Bee
[014] story from a witness who can't appear in court.' 'Any _____ of Dilima's name in your newspaper,' Ntsiki warned, '
[015] a ship-owner and an author and a burglar?' Since you _____ it,' said Philbrick calmly, they were untrue. One day
[016] any chance, you're writing to Mrs Beste-Chetwynde, do _____ that you think the prison library is good. She's payi
[017] evantly as he left. Why does the Chaplain want me to _____ the library to Margot? wondered Paul. But he liked th
[018] worth their salary, are they, Mamma?' My dear, don t _____ governesses to me!' cried Lady Ingram, holding a whit
[019] ! I'd say more than that, in fact I'd go so far as to _____ the name of Blanche Ingram and the word, marriage. T
[020] ly one thing for me to do, but you'll be furious if I _____ it.' 'Oh,
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[001] e you don't mind. Simon has the room that he used to _____ with that you used to
[002] with that you used to _____ with him. And it didn't seem right to think of you a
[003] ds with pleasure, but she wished that Simon had more _____ in it. Simon seemed to find more and more reasons for
[004] l. Uzo spoke sharply to Aku-nna. 'Hurry and eat your _____ of the supper. Your brother will come home when he's
[005] ain. 'So my sons are so grown up that I can no longer _____ their thoughts?' she demanded. She laughed bitterly,
[006] h black hair, threw open her door. 'We invite you to _____ our carriage, Mademoiselle,' he said in French. She c
[007] end of yours waiting there with a bottle of whisky to _____ . I'd like to see that place, I really would .' Jim l
[008] th blue eyes and yellow hair, and something else to _____ with you. Don't forget that!' 'The heat's making you
[009] r: he answered. 'I don't keep guest bedrooms. You can _____ a bed with Hareton or Joseph.' I was so angry with th
[010] ed any presents, and refused to let the strange child _____ their room. However Mr Earnshaw insisted, and little
[011] really want to know, but she had to hear it. Had to _____ it. 'The taxi fare to and from work must make a big h
[012] pleased to oer Flora a home, but Flora would have to _____ a bedroom with her cousin Peggy. Flora shook her hea
[013] excitement, and she wished that Charles was there to _____ it with her. Charles really enjoyed a mystery. Meanwh
[014] dbye to Judith there and then, and promised to send a _____ of the farm profits to her regularly, to pay for her
[015] ou will realize how impossible it would be for you to _____ the same home with my daughter.' But what should I d
[016] e little profit. When I retired from crime, I used my _____ to buy a pub, the Lamb and Flag in south London. It w
[017] income of a thousand, and of course inherit a larger _____ upon my death. Many young men would find this an invi
[018] an,' the Doctor had said. I suppose you will wish to _____ the same bedroom. I would not object to your moving i
[019] edroom, where two children shared every bed. I had to _____ Miss Miller's, but I was so tired that I fell asleep
[020] tasted most unpleasant. He had to reduce everyone's _____ of food. Even then, it would not last the seventeen w
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[001] . 'Will you go up now,' said Bee, 'or will you have a _____ first?' 'I'll go up now,' Brat said, and turned towar
[002] far corner. 'Ah! My big brother,' said Simon. 'Have a _____ .' 'Thanks. I'll buy my own.' He bought a
[003] .' 'Thanks. I'll buy my own.' He bought a _____ at the bar and carried it back to Simon's table. 'I
[004] are you?' 'Retribution,' said Brat, and finished his _____ . He walked out of the bar and tried to think of some
[005] st. 'Come through into my study and let me get you a _____ . Whisky?' 'Thank you,' said Brat when he had drunk a
[006] t exactly drunk, but you had had more than a little to _____ . And you challenged Simon about this. Simon has a st
[007] It's quite a place.' He looked amused. 'How about a _____ ?' We went up to the house. The garden was green with
[008] f hot chocolate. I'd had a shock and I needed a hot _____ and sugar. Slowly I began to feel better. Mattingly w
[009] Star had lost contracts to Grafalk. I poured myself a _____ . Boom Boom had called me about hi i information and
[010] Mr Grafalk.' Grafalk opened the drinks cupboard. 'A _____ , Vic? You don't mind if I call you that, do you?' H
[011] d him: 'Daddy darling, can the band have something to _____ ?' And the perfect afternoon slowly opened, slowly tur
[012] e you go?' said the old man. 'No, really, no. I never _____ wine, or anything like that.' And although she was af
[013] Well, will you sit here by me for five minutes while I _____ your health?' The little governess sat down on the e
[014] ul, and he had a whisky bottle in his hand. 'Have a _____ , you two,' he shouted. 'She wants us all to go and
[015] , you two,' he shouted. 'She wants us all to go and _____ with her tonight.' He waved one hand in the air. 'We'
[016] 'Watch the glasses,' said Jo. 'Come on, have another _____ . No use crying about it.' She dried her eyes and too
[017] here all alone, and she thinks you study too hard and _____ too much strong tea. She asked me to give you some go
[018] r, I'm all right now.' He made himself a warm, milky _____ and sat down to work. Nearly an hour later a sudden
[019] d Teesdale, 'and very sensible. And anyway, I do not _____ whisky!' Suddenly the telephone in the study rang. Th
[020] doctor. I walked here across the hills. I need food, _____ and sleep.' 'This is not a hotel!' he said. 'Jacob, w
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[001] aid nothing, but frowned, and did not encourage me to _____ . After a while, however, he decided to invite me in.
[002] . I must inform you that you will never be allowed to _____ this house again, and that if you don't leave within
[003] He can't walk far alone.' 'father has forbidden me to _____ your house,' said Cathy. 'Well, come along, Linton.
[004] ng, either privately or printed. You are forbidden to _____ any printing offices of any kind. You are to stay wit
[005] head. 'I've come to ask you to let me and my family _____ your country,' he said as he finished dialling. Moat
[006] r before dinner, they were surprised to see Philbrick _____ . He appeared to be very much at home there, and was
[007] m really. What do you do now, Paul?' I'm studying to _____ the Church.' Wish I didn't feel so damned ill. You kn
[008] find heaven in this room if I wanted. I just had to _____ and say, 'I will love you and live with you through l
[009] ardly spoken up to now, but he thought it was time to _____ the conversation. 'You seem very fortunate in your pa
[010] vous when the moment came to walk across the park and _____ the great lady's house. Elizabeth, however, was unimp
[011] nd to university. My father hoped the young man would _____ the Church. If he became a priest, I was to give him
[012] Wickham wrote to inform me that he did not intend to _____ the Church, and asked for an amount of money instead
[013] nd you will feel the eects of it. No officer may ever _____ the house again, or even pass through the village. An
[014] et had refused to allow his youngest daughter ever to _____ his house again, but eventually Jane and Elizabeth pe
[015] ne seemed pleased. 'And will you promise me never to _____ into such an engagement?' 'I will make no such promis
[016] week. Without good results in English, she could not _____ the IB programme. Without the IB, medical school was
[017] t was safe. He had the key, and no other person could _____ it. The face in the portrait could grow old and ugly.
[018] new about the portrait. Some nights he would secretly _____ the locked room. Holding a mirror in his hand, he wou
[019] nd of you. I thank you for coming.' 'I hoped never to _____ your house again,'Gray. But you said it was a questio
[020] ould. Commodus chose this as the best time for him to _____ . Below, in the prison area, Proximo stood with Maximu